Double Duty: Boot Tray as Food Mat
As you know, I have two dogs — one big and one little. They share a water bowl, which means I have two large bowls and a small bowl. Most dog food mats are made for two bowls max, which is why I have always had trouble finding one to accommodate three bowls. Over the years I gave up searching and therefore left the bowls on the kitchen floor with no mat, but it became quite messy and frustrating to clean.
One day, while at Bed, Bath & Beyond buying towels or something of the sort, I spotted this boot tray for $7.99. I wondered if the bowls could fit on it. Since it was so cheap, I figured I’d give it a shot and bought it on the spot. Miraculously, all three bowls fit perfectly on it, with a little space to move around. It certainly isn’t the most attractive food mat I’ve ever seen, but it does the job.
The bonus is that the tray has a raised border, which keeps water spills and crumbs from ending up all over my kitchen floor. Who knew a boot tray could do double duty as a catch-all food mat?
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Very clever
Here’s a third use for this tray. We plant sod on it and just like that ‘WAM BAM Thank you Ma’am’ you have an indoor pet potty! There’s a great sprinkle-on grass seed that requires no dirt that is perfect for this application.
Genius!
I used one before I moved in with my fiancée. She doesn’t like the mat in the kitchen, but it was great when I used it. When it gets dirty, you can just spray some non-toxic cleaner on it and take it outside and hose it off. I might try to sneak it back in the kitchen and see if she notices.